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vellichor_reads's review against another edition
2.0
This book started off great, it was intriguing and tantalizing.... and then it turned. Turned into what you might ask? Turned into the most predictable cheesy book out there.... maybe I've ready too many books in this genre or maybe I've just read far too many books in this genre that are just so much better than this one. Either way, I wasn't super impressed. Overall an ok read, but some of the dialogue REALLY started grating on my nerves. For one, I hate it when people refer to their friends as bitches. Every time I read it I wanted to gag and punch something in the throat.
I felt that the main character was so freaking clueless and just... dumb. I absolutely hate it when the female protagonist is supposed to be this badass M*therF*cker but then the author decides to fill the pages with talk of what shes wearing and have the supporting characters constantly tell her to be more glitzy and show more boob. But where was demonstration of actual badassery or intellect? Nowhere, that's where. It existed in Charlie's "I'm a tough b*tch" internal pep talks and that's it. Ugh.
Honestly I'm now questioning the 2 stars I gave this book...
Im just gonna keep them in memory of the beginning of the book and all the things the author could have done with her set up. That, and a few of the action sequences.
Will I read the next book... yeah probably... I kinda want to see where the whole "Charlie's dad" situation goes, I want to see actual action between Charlie and Ryder ... and I know that I can read the book fairly quickly... so if it's terrible at least the terror will be short-lived.
I felt that the main character was so freaking clueless and just... dumb. I absolutely hate it when the female protagonist is supposed to be this badass M*therF*cker but then the author decides to fill the pages with talk of what shes wearing and have the supporting characters constantly tell her to be more glitzy and show more boob. But where was demonstration of actual badassery or intellect? Nowhere, that's where. It existed in Charlie's "I'm a tough b*tch" internal pep talks and that's it. Ugh.
Honestly I'm now questioning the 2 stars I gave this book...
Im just gonna keep them in memory of the beginning of the book and all the things the author could have done with her set up. That, and a few of the action sequences.
Will I read the next book... yeah probably... I kinda want to see where the whole "Charlie's dad" situation goes, I want to see actual action between Charlie and Ryder ... and I know that I can read the book fairly quickly... so if it's terrible at least the terror will be short-lived.
bchatelain's review against another edition
3.0
Typos
Interesting concept though a bit angry for a twenty year old character but man those typos were everywhere. Worth a read though
Interesting concept though a bit angry for a twenty year old character but man those typos were everywhere. Worth a read though
josielecompte's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
jesslynh's review against another edition
3.0
I'm pretty sure this series will stray more into the paranormal, rather an urban fantasy territory, but I liked it. The premise was nice and the plot was kept simple and introductory to the trilogy.
At times the prose was a bit rough and, I hate to say, slightly amateurish, but it didn't detract from my enjoyment of the book. I like her turn of phrase and will definitely explore more of her books.
At times the prose was a bit rough and, I hate to say, slightly amateurish, but it didn't detract from my enjoyment of the book. I like her turn of phrase and will definitely explore more of her books.
ameserole's review against another edition
5.0
Okay, so, I last dove into Ash back in 2017. Yikes. Then I ended up ghosting the shit out of this trilogy. Years later I finally convinced myself to dive back into this just so I can finish the series. This year. Maybe.
Now there's no surprise that I basically forgot everything that happened in the first book. Seriously, none whatsoever. It was bound to happen since it has been like - what - 4ish year? Eh, details.
In it, you will meet Charlie. She is the first female ash which is a very big deal. Yet, that's not what she really is. She is definitely a huge mystery and lots of people are paying big money to get ahold of her. Luckily, she has a little found ash family that is going to do everything in their power to save and protect her.
As of right now, I really enjoyed her and Ryder together. Even though I've only gotten small little specs of romance. I definitely want way more than that and I'm very hopeful that I will throughout the next two books. Since I never read them, I have no idea if that will actually happen or not.
I'm also not a fan of Tessa, her best friend, becoming a feeder but if the guy she is hanging out with truly cares for her then I can only hope for the best. Also, there's Jayden - who I absolutely love! I seriously want so much more for them all and I'm very excited to dive into the sequel.
In the end, I guess I'm diving into the next one head first. Bring it on!
Now there's no surprise that I basically forgot everything that happened in the first book. Seriously, none whatsoever. It was bound to happen since it has been like - what - 4ish year? Eh, details.
In it, you will meet Charlie. She is the first female ash which is a very big deal. Yet, that's not what she really is. She is definitely a huge mystery and lots of people are paying big money to get ahold of her. Luckily, she has a little found ash family that is going to do everything in their power to save and protect her.
As of right now, I really enjoyed her and Ryder together. Even though I've only gotten small little specs of romance. I definitely want way more than that and I'm very hopeful that I will throughout the next two books. Since I never read them, I have no idea if that will actually happen or not.
I'm also not a fan of Tessa, her best friend, becoming a feeder but if the guy she is hanging out with truly cares for her then I can only hope for the best. Also, there's Jayden - who I absolutely love! I seriously want so much more for them all and I'm very excited to dive into the sequel.
In the end, I guess I'm diving into the next one head first. Bring it on!
laura_devouring_books_crumpets's review
3.0
3.5
I loved the imagination that has gone into this.... I would say it is YA rather than NA though, the MC is older than 18 but at times it seems a bit YA in way its written.
Our main character hates Ash's (born half vampires) its not revealed as to why in this book.... She soon overcomes her hate as she finds she is the first female Ash in known existence. To stop a war between vamps and humans the vamps only keep a select few the rest are slaughtered in the culling.
Charlie although faced with an impending death and with no martial training seems unconcerned and only moans about the training given and jokes around about it, while eye screwing her trainer. (This part i felt the YA aspect) as it was a teenage way of coping not an adults.
The rest of the book was a real good read and has wet my appetite enough at some point to get to the second.
Im saying for me its a little bit better that a 3 star as the concept was brilliant, Just wish the MC was a little more mature and believable.
I loved the imagination that has gone into this.... I would say it is YA rather than NA though, the MC is older than 18 but at times it seems a bit YA in way its written.
Our main character hates Ash's (born half vampires) its not revealed as to why in this book.... She soon overcomes her hate as she finds she is the first female Ash in known existence. To stop a war between vamps and humans the vamps only keep a select few the rest are slaughtered in the culling.
Charlie although faced with an impending death and with no martial training seems unconcerned and only moans about the training given and jokes around about it, while eye screwing her trainer. (This part i felt the YA aspect) as it was a teenage way of coping not an adults.
The rest of the book was a real good read and has wet my appetite enough at some point to get to the second.
Im saying for me its a little bit better that a 3 star as the concept was brilliant, Just wish the MC was a little more mature and believable.
sylwniw's review against another edition
5.0
Omg why did this have to finish so quickly! Jaymin Eve hats down to your writing hot scenes. The chemistry electrifies off the page. Please never stop writing as I want to keep enjoying everything you write until my ripe old age.
ash_chooses_pikachu's review
1.0
DNF @ 21%
Nope nope nope, just couldn't do it... I reeeeally tried to like this book, but the concept that the heroine is literally one of a kind and still forced to go through with the culling is just INCREDIBLY stupid. If you ONLY have white diamonds in the world, SO many that you have to reject some based on its quality, but all of a sudden discover ONE black diamond, the first one in recorded history; do you REALLY judge the black one like the common white ones or do you try to preserve it with everything you've got? The premise of this book is just too unbelievable. Also, the heroine came off as incredibly annoying in the beginning, I hope that got remedied later on.
Nope nope nope, just couldn't do it... I reeeeally tried to like this book, but the concept that the heroine is literally one of a kind and still forced to go through with the culling is just INCREDIBLY stupid. If you ONLY have white diamonds in the world, SO many that you have to reject some based on its quality, but all of a sudden discover ONE black diamond, the first one in recorded history; do you REALLY judge the black one like the common white ones or do you try to preserve it with everything you've got? The premise of this book is just too unbelievable. Also, the heroine came off as incredibly annoying in the beginning, I hope that got remedied later on.